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Lazza
Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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From The Guardian Australia
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome – a condition that inflames the nerves in the spinal cord – after being admitted to hospital on Monday suffering from severe back pain.
The syndrome can prove fatal but is treatable if dealt with swiftly as was the case with Clarkson. The Hawks coach is expected to make a full recovery but the process can take up to two years for some patients. The condition is not contagious.
“Alastair was admitted to hospital last night with back pain, and he has subsequently been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is an autoimmune condition,” said the Hawthorn chief executive, Stuart Fox.
“We’re fortunate that Alastair’s condition has been detected early, and we’re confident he is in the best possible hands under the care of very experienced specialists.
“Our primary concern is for Alastair’s health and a timeline for his return to coaching is not a consideration at this stage.”
Hawthorn's assistant coach, Brendon Bolton, will take charge of the team in Clarkson's absence. Clarkson is expected to stay in hospital for a week.
“Having worked together for six years, Alastair and Brendon share very similar coaching, teaching and management philosophies,” Fox said.
“The club has complete confidence that Brendon can step in temporarily for Alastair for as long as may be required. |
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King Malta
RIP Flip
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Location: Gettin' Wiggy
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Bloody hell, hope he makes a full recovery! |
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3rd degree
Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote
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Pretty nasty stuff! _________________ " Ohhh Banksy and out comes the Note Book".
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jackcass
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Bendigo
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Remember Wrighty getting it while he was still playing. Can be nasty but hopefully he makes a speedy recovery. |
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35forever
"I feel sick - dada dada dada da"
Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Location: Physical=Sunshine Coast -- Mental=Vic Park
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That's a sh*tty condition I wouldn’t wish on anyone. I have a similar autoimmune disorder & the pain it causes can be hardly believable. At least GB can be cured, and I certainly hope it is. Good luck to the guy. _________________ "If at first you dont succeed...
... oh who cares, we did it!!!!!"
-me, 2010
"The pies are going to the big dance!"-P.Daicos 2010
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GreekLunatic
Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Location: doncaster vic australia
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Good luck to clarkson hope he gets well soon. I actually dont mind clarko |
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sixpoints
Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Lulie Street
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Best wishes to him and all the best for a speedy recovery. An autoimmune disease such as GB can knock you for six, so he may be unable to coach for quite some time.
He certainly comes across as a tough bugger, so I hope he can muster his resources and get on top of it. |
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005 Location: In flagrante delicto
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Good luck to him in recovery, that stuff can be nasty. _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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think positive
Side By Side
Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere
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Not the barre you'd want to get, good luck with the recovery, xxx _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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slydog81
Joined: 05 Sep 2011
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Id like to see the shit n pizz disintegrate but not like this.
Hope he gets better soon. _________________ We're always up to mischief! |
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Captain_MyCaptain
Joined: 25 May 2006 Location: home
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Get well Clarko. _________________ The window is open my friend! |
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Proud Pies
Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Location: Knox-ish
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hope he recovers soon. _________________ Jacqui © Proud Pies 2003 and beyond |
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collie dog
RIP Shelby 11-10-13
Joined: 07 Jun 2010 Location: Shelby Christmas dog
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Mick Malthouse's Dad suffered from the same condition, although in a more advanced stage. He was completely paralysed and in an iron lung for months. Shocking.
Boy the Hawks are having a terrible run of bad luck. _________________ Rain or hail, I wag my tail |
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Flashman
Joined: 11 Aug 2007
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Feel for him. You don't want to see anyone ill like that and prevented from conducting their lives.
That said he's a bad tempered turd and was a sniping, king hitting arse wipe as a player and he presides over the club that has the cockiest, most arrogant and hypocritical supporters bar none.
His illness doesn't absolve him his faults which are manifest (being a poor coach isn't one of them though, he's the best in the business in my opinion). |
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Mugwump
Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Location: Between London and Melbourne
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Bad news, much bigger than football. Hope he gets well soon. _________________ Two more flags before I die! |
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